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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Health Starts with Shower Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Arifur RahmanOk, it sounds funny, but it’s true. Walking in public showers, gyms and pools without flip flops, slippers or shoes of some sort can result in you getting foot warts! Warts can appear anywhere on the body. Although certain things can trigger warts to start growing, they are always caused by a ...
Views: 479(1 vote) - Healthy Choices Shouldn’t Be Difficult - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonEvery time I hear the news it seems that one thing or another has been found to be either good or bad for us. One week the “experts” are telling us to cut back on or eliminate a particular food or drink as it can cause disease or health conditions (at least it did in lab animals), and the next ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - Healthy Diet Will Improve Intellect (10 Super Brain Foods) - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Robert RilesThere are many foods that help improve the memory power. Consuming these foods not only greatly enhances the memory power of an individual, but assists all round growth of the individual. It is recommended that people consume a healthy diet to maintain a level of intelligence. There are natural ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Healthy Skin Leads to Better Health - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a holistic and integrative doctor, I regularly advise my patients regarding proper skin hygiene and utilization of nutrients to nourish and heal skin. “Healthy skin leads to better health” is one of my important principles of wellness. After all, your skin is the largest organ of your body ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - Healthy, Effective Communication in our Body and in our World - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from antonella ercolaniIt's the era of Internet and we can talk in seconds with someone on the other side of the planet, but it's obvious that there's never been a time of deeper isolation than this one. Real communication, real connections require the ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively, but ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Heartburn Relief - Tips To Set Off Heartburn Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Dr John AnneA bitter taste in the mouth, a constant cough, sore throat, tiredness ... if you are waking every morning with these conditions of nighttime heartburn, you should do something. A large number of people experience heartburn and the more serious condition gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure - How To Lower It With Diet And Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Dr John AnneWhile high blood pressure or hypertension is a serious health concern, there’s good news. No matter what your age or physical condition be, there are things you can do to avert high blood pressure. The United States Department of Health and Human Services offers these six tips to help ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Toenail Fungus - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Dr John AnneThe most common source of infection related to the toenail is due to fungus, which is clinically ranked in up to twenty percent of all disorders concerning toenails. Medically, such condition is termed onychomycosis. Among the worldwide population of adults, toenail fungus infections are found ...
Views: 3364(1 vote) - How Can a Health Coach Help You? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Kathy Jane SmithWhy should you work with a health coach? What is a health coach and how do you use health coaches, wellness coaches and fitness coaches? In our age of growing baby boomers people are turning to coaches more and more for help with health or fitness related issues that they cannot resolve. We are ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - How Do You Digest Your Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are teaching workshops and traveling a lot at the moment, eating wherever we are and whenever we can. This easily upsets our daily digestive rhythm. Which got us thinking about how we normally digest our world. The digestive process is not just about taking in food, it is also about ...
Views: 613(2 votes) - How does Tai Chi-Qigong help you live to be 100? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Kim KubschTai Chi-Qigong is practiced around the world by a wide variety of people and ages. Originating as one of the martial arts, Tai Chi and Qigong originated in China centuries ago. Its values include tranquility, harmony and reflection. The practice of Tai Chi and Qigong helps relax the mind ...
Views: 3737(1 vote) - How Focusing Empowers the Magic of Self Growth - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Marc LernerSelf-growth requires the energy our focus creates. How we focus our awareness is how we activate our inner resources. When we focus on our thoughts, we activate more thinking. When we focus beyond thinking, we activate the Wisdom of our Body. In sports, that places us in the Zone. In healing, ...
Views: 1142(2 votes) - How My Yoga Teacher Training Helped Me - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2019 from Chandra YogaIn this post, Maria, a yoga practitioner from England is sharing how yoga teacher training helped her in transforming her life. Before enrolling in… I was a Student Counselor before I started doing yoga on a serious level. After a few years in my job, I started feeling anxious, lethargic and ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - How Our Bodies Tell Us Something Is Wrong - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Alicia CramerWe tend to be ignorant to the infinite intelligence of our bodies. If we get a paper cut we expect it to heal, yet when we have a headache we pop a pill and think nothing more of it. How many times have you ever thought, I wonder why I have this headache? Could it be caused by my current beliefs ...
Views: 3406(1 vote) - How to Apply Face Cream - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Israel CosmedicsHow to Apply Face Cream The reason we apply face cream is to keep our skin fresh, healthy, moist and beautiful looking. Face cream is to be applied in small amounts and not in large quantities which is simply a waste. In the case of face cream it is not the quantity that counts it is the ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - How To Avoid Fungal Infections And Have An Enjoyable Summer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is a time for fun because the weather is hot and the sun is shining ever so brightly. But aside from people, organisms that seem to love summer are fungi. Fungi can thrive in damp places such as your armpits and crotch area during the summer because of the heat and sweat. When this ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - How to Avoid Getting Sick at the Gym - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe other day I was completely grossed out and horrified when some rude, sneezing, snarfing, and sick person was working out next to me. (Makes no sense, because we’re working out to feel good and get fit/healthy right)? With all the people, sweat, and warmth, gyms are the ideal breeding ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - How to Deal With Stress With Basic Stress Management Tips - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Brenda HoddinottHow to deal with stress. Stress causes the sympathetic nervous system to release stress hormones during the fight or flight response. These hormones need to be in balance. When released on a continuous basis due to chronic stress it has an effect on your nervous system. There is a simple way ...
Views: 1054(2 votes) - How to Find Vegetables with the Best Glycemic Index Values - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Jonathan EdwardsThe glycemic index (GI) is a really handy tool for anyone who is concerned about his or her blood sugar levels. The way that glycemic index values work is as follows: since foods have differing compositions, they are broken down by the digestive system at different speeds. Once the digestive ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - How to Focus During a Health Challenge - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Marc LernerOne of our most valuable gifts is our focus. I define focus as how we direct our awareness; for what we give our attention to, is what we become conscious of. Even though our visual focus may seem little more than a glance, our awareness has the ability to transport our consciousness. ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - How To Get Rid Of Goiter - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsGoiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that often produces a noticeable swelling in the front of the neck. This enlargement can be caused by iodine deficiency, inability of the body to use iodine correctly, or a variety of thyroid disorders, including infection tumors, and autoimmune ...
Views: 4442(1 vote) - How to Get Your Allergies under Control! - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from shea jovanIs there anything that most people find harmless but causes you to dread? If your dread is because of how hypersensitive you are to these things and the unnatural way your body reacts to them when you consume them, inhale them or even touch them, know that you are allergic to them. The various ...
Views: 809(2 votes) - How to Handle Sugar Cravings - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearySugar cravings are the biggest challenge most of us have to face when choosing a healthy nourishing diet. Even after learning about the negative health impacts of eating sugar, the thought of reducing or eliminating your sugar consumption can seem like an outrageous and impossible feat. ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - How To Honor Your Mind, Body and Soul - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Shann Vander Leek“Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes of growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives.” - William Shakespeare Extreme self-care begins with easing your mind, calming your body, and feeding your soul. Ease Your Mind Easing your mind involves ...
Views: 4824(1 vote) - How To Losing Weight without Dieting - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Ted DeeUnfortunately many of us should lose weight, which is a polite way of saying we are overweight. Even more unfortunately, most of us won’t, at least according to statistics. And of those of us that do lose weight, 80% will regain that weight. There are seriously health implications to being ...
Views: 951(2 votes) - How To Remove Pimples Fast-Acne Treatments That Work - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from James LivingstonHow To Get Rid Of Pimples Fast - Quick Tips For Clear Skin All across the globe, millions of acne-sufferers are seeking to learn what it takes to get rid of pimples fast. There is a great number of acne treatment methods to choose from. What does one do when they develop pimples and they want ...
Views: 2596(1 vote) - How to Take Care of Your Joints - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalLet’s face it, nobody enjoys getting older—it may creep up on you slowly. Suddenly, you might notice that it takes just a little bit longer to get off the sofa, or that your knees start creaking when you bend. You realize that you just aren’t as mobile as you used to be. Your joints feel ...
Views: 4168(1 vote) - How To Toughen Your Nails And Keep Them Free From Infection - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people end up having weak and brittle nails because they do not know how to properly care for them. Caring for the nails is actually very easy. You do not need special gadgets, expensive lotions or creams just to make your nails strong and healthy. But despite the simplicity of this ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - How To Treat Irritable Bowel When IBS Foods Don’t Work - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Karen AlisonAre you still looking for the right combination of foods to soothe your Irritable Bowel? A dietary approach is often recommended as the best treatment for IBS, yet many people find that IBS foods don’t work for them. Some even find that they can eat an “approved” food safely on one day but react ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - Human Study Proves Resveratrol Lowers Inflammatory Gene Signaling - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Byron RichardsA common dietary supplement form of resveratrol, taken at the relatively low dose of 40 mg per day for 6 weeks, could turn down the primary inflammatory gene signal known as NF-kappaB and consequently lower key markers of inflammation such as TNFa, IL6, and C-reactive protein. Since the ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Humor Is Your Best Friend - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Rita SchianoSeveral years ago I watched a video about comedian Dave Fitzgerald, a two-time cancer patient. In it, Dave discusses his experience with the disease and how he coped. He talks about his decisions and choices regarding treatment options, being involved in one’s own recovery, and keeping a sense ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - If You Are Happy and Content With Your Life You Are Rich! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Niki CleggPeople are always complaining about one thing or another and it does annoy me a lot. I have had hard times in my sixty years but there is no point moaning about it, is there? No there isn't! People in general are never happy because there is always something that affects them be it the weather, ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Increase Your Self-esteem by Discovering Why Ionized Alkaline Water is Called The Fountain of Youth - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Lovie HobbsIonized Alkaline water dubbed the “Fountain of Youth” because of its ability to slow down the aging process by neutralizing or stopping free radicals from attacking healthy cells. Water researcher Dr. Jhon stated, “Water and aging are directly related and it has been shown that the water ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - Indoor Air Quality: How Important Is It? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Ellis ChenFor many people, the importance of indoor air quality does not become apparent until they discover that they or someone close to them has one form of allergy or the other. The link between a wide range of allergies and the quality of the air we breathe is continually being made as reported cases ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Information On Bladder Infection - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Peter HutchBladder infections are not serious if treated right away. But they tend to come back in some people. This can lead to kidney infections, which are more serious and may result in permanent kidney damage. So it's very important to treat the underlying causes of a bladder infection and to take ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Ingredients In Your Shampoo – Important! Read This Before You Buy! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowShampoo ingredients are most likely the last thing on your mind when choosing your shampoo. You're probably most interested in what the shampoo is going to do for your hair. How soft, silky and shiny will it make your hair look? Does it make it look healthy? What about repairing damaged ends? ...
Views: 2184(1 vote) - Insect Bites and its Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mathew AndersonInsect bites mostly look like little red bumps on your skin that are often itchy. They are the result of an injection of a foreign substance into your skin. The introduction of this foreign substance may trigger an allergic reaction, depending on the sensitivity of the person to that ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Insulin Syringes – What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Janet JhonInsulin syringes are used to administer the hormone insulin into a diabetic’s body. The size of the needle depends upon the specific dosage and insulin strength prescribed by a physician. They come in different varieties and sizes to cater to varied patient needs. Most syringes are meant for ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Is Job Stress Eroding Your Health? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Judith Albright“Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more….” For countless numbers of unhappy employees these immortal words made famous by country singer Johnny PayCheck still resonate as loudly today as when he first sang them in 1977. How many days do you get up ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - Is Tap Water Cleaner Than Bottled Water Sold at Stores? Some Facts You Must Know - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from John SernLet me tell you a quick story. I used to buy bottled water because I thought it was safer than tap water and more convenient. I started to wonder about the quality of the tap water I was buying however after finding out that it was actually just filtered tap water. I sent a sample in to a ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - It Calls for Variety - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhat calls for variety you may be wondering . . . weight loss calls for variety. Variety of what you may be pondering . . . diversity of exercise, that’s what. Having an assortment of different genres of movement that you enjoy is imperative to your continued success in the direction of a ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - Itchy Penis Coping Strategies – Do’s and Don’ts of Penis Care - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from John DuganIn spite of the obvious pleasures that come from having a penis, most men are occasionally bothered by unpleasant problems like chafing, itching, redness, soreness, and general discomfort. An itchy penis is no joke, especially when a twitch in the boxers leaves men with an unbearable urge to ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Joshua Rosenthal's Integrative Nutrition - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Lilia MarquezJoshua Rosenthal's book "Integrative Nutrition" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to explore and discover the truth about giant food corporations and pharmaceutical companies and how they affect the American diet; the strengths and weaknesses of the popular diets in the market; the ...
Views: 5222(3 votes) - Keep Sex Over The Top, Not Over The Hill - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerThe movie Something’s Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, both in their 60s may have done more for ‘mature lovers’ egos and sex lives than Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra! The scene where they have sex for the first time is both hilarious and touching and speaks of the issues over-50 ...
Views: 3202(1 vote) - Keeping a Healthy Mind and Body to Ultimately Better Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterDo you have something in your life that could use improving? Well, we all have something we would like to be a little better. Did you know that enhancing the condition of your mind and body can help your quality of life? To improve your life keep reading and implement the following helpful ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Keeping Your Immune Health In Top Shape - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Lori MatthewsIf a survey were taken, it would be unlikely that anyone asked would say that they would rather not have a healthy and strong immune system. However, that is basically what people are saying when they fill their bodies with junk food and fail to exercise or get enough of the recommended ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - Key Nutrients for Bone Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger Publications• Calcium. This mineral is vital for skeletal mineralization, blood clotting, conduction of nerve impulses, buffering of acidic blood, enzyme activity, and muscle contractions. • Phosphorus. This mineral is important for energy, enzyme activity, muscle contraction, and nerve ...
Views: 6034(1 vote) - Kidney Disease and Healing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Martin BrofmanKidney Disease and Healing Martin Brofman, PhD. With healing, we work with the idea that everything begins inside, with your consciousness. Tensions or symptoms on the physical level represent tensions in the consciousness. When someone develops any symptom, it is interesting to see what ...
Views: 8893(1 vote) - Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Guidelines - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joe PalermaOne of the quickest and simplest methods to fix many typical vision problems is with an operation known as Lasik laser eye surgery. As the risk of complications or infection is quite low for this procedure, it has become quite sought-after. But there are still several necessary guidelines to ...
Views: 2014(1 vote) - Learn How to Get Rid of a Sinus Infection - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsIf you have ever suffered from a sinus infection, then you must be very well aware of how uncomfortable it feels and how it seems to never go away. For this not to happen again, then you should learn how to get rid of a sinus infection without having to take in any antibiotics. You can try ...
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